What we do

We protect the security, independence and interests of our country at home and abroad. We work with our allies and partners whenever possible. Our aim is to ensure that the armed forces have the training, equipment and support necessary for their work, and that we keep within budget.

MOD is a ministerial department, supported by 30 agencies and public bodies.

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We work on these topics

  1. Defence and armed forces

    The government works to defend the UK against threats to our national security, and to defend the interests of the UK and our allies in the world. Read more

  2. National security

    The government works to identify the most pressing risks to our security, and put in place the ways and means to address them. Read more

  3. Foreign affairs

    The government works to promote and protect UK interests internationally, and works with other countries to make progress on issues of mutual concern like trade, climate change, security and economic development. Read more

Our policies

  1. Fulfilling the commitments of the armed forces covenant

    The covenant exists to ensure that service personnel, veterans and their families are not disadvantaged as a result of their service.

  2. Establishing stability in Afghanistan

    How the UK is helping Afghanistan to become a more secure nation with international support.

  3. Countering weapons proliferation

    Securing global safety by preventing countries and terrorists access to the materials needed for weapons of mass destruction, and by mitigating the effects of land mines and cluster munitions.

See all our policies

Documents

Our announcements

  1. Women in the Forces

    • 10 March 2014
    • News story

  2. Royal Marines kick-start charity abseil

    • 10 March 2014
    • News story

See all our announcements

Our consultations

  1. Salisbury Plain Masterplan (Army Basing Programme)

    • 19 February 2014
    • Open consultation

  2. Quarterly Afghanistan and Iraq amputation statistics

    • 30 October 2013
    • Consultation outcome

See all our consultations

Our publications

  1. Defence financial management policy manual

    • 10 March 2014
    • Guidance

  2. Shipbuilding facilities located on HM Naval Base Portsmouth

    • 10 March 2014
    • Promotional material

See all our publications

Our statistics

  1. MOD National and Official Statistics by topic

    • 7 March 2014
    • Statistics

  2. UK defence statistics compendium 2010: background quality reports

    • 6 March 2014
    • Statistics - national statistics

See all our statistics

Contact MOD

Office address

Whitehall
London
SW1A 2HB

Service Records and Subject Access Request enquiries

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Copyright and Intellectual Property Group

MOD Copyright Administrator
Poplar 2 #2214
MOD Abbey Wood
Bristol
BS34 8JH

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MOD Ministerial Correspondence Unit
5th Floor, Zone A
Main Building
Whitehall
London

SW1A 2HB

Military Aviation Authority

Military Aviation Authority Secretariat
Level 1, Juniper Building
MOD Abbey Wood (North)
Bristol
BS34 8QW

Permanent Joint Headquarters content enquiries

DBS Finance

Floor 1, Zone A
Walker House
Exchange Flags
Liverpool
L2 3YL

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MOD Medal Office
Innsworth House
Imjin Barracks
Gloucester
GL3 1HW

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